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Chicken Paillards with Cherry Sauce & Parsley Rice Recipe

A "paillard" is a slice of meat pounded very thin, then sauteed or grilled at high heat. This version works for a weeknight dinner or a standout for guests. —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.YIELD:4 servings

Chicken Paillards with Cherry Sauce & Parsley Rice Recipe

A "paillard" is a slice of meat pounded very thin, then sauteed or grilled at high heat. This version works for a weeknight dinner or a standout for guests. —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.YIELD:4 servings

Ingredients

3-1/4 cups chicken stock, divided

1-1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil

1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion (about 1 small)

3 tablespoons butter, divided

1 garlic clove, minced

3/4 cup dried tart cherries

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

3 tablespoons tawny port wine

1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/3 cup minced fresh parsley

Directions

1.In a large saucepan, bring 2-1/4 cups stock and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

2. Meanwhile, pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.

3. In the same skillet, cook and stir onion in 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the cherries, vinegar, wine and remaining stock, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half and cherries are plump, about 6 minutes. Stir in mustard.

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MOTCook User ID: 7688063186169

Reviewed Jun. 24, 2014

"I have made this twice. The first time I used regular rice and the second time I used the basmati rice. Both times it was excellent. Somewhere in the recipe you need to remind the reader to rinse the basmati rice until the water runs clear."

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JeffPick User ID: 6020597197271

Reviewed May. 1, 2013

"A great confluence of tastes. The parsley plays well opposite the sweet/tartness of the topping. I admit, I did not have port, so used 3T of a red wine and 1T of brown sugar."

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R_uth User ID: 6540071123498

Reviewed Jan. 9, 2013

"Absolutely outstanding! I made it according to the recipe except for the garlic and couldn't have asked for better flavor. My husband loved it."

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victoriabc User ID: 4587297197266

Reviewed Dec. 10, 2012

"Simple and good! I didn't have any onion so I sprinkled onion powder on the chicken while I was browning it. Skipped the port wine too. Don't really know what that would have done to alter the flavor but what I ended up with was quite good."

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jkovaleski User ID: 1407355116980

Reviewed Jul. 19, 2012

"Best new chicken dish I have tried in ages. Love the cherry taste. I cooked this in the oven and skipped the part about flattening the chicken."

Wine Pairings

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.